Hollister Municipal Code Ch. 15.04 Hollister Building Code

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Editor's note— Ord. 1263, § 1, adopted Sept. 15, 2025, repealed the former Ch. 15.04, §§ 15.04.010—15.04.100, and enacted a new Ch. 15.04 as set out herein. The former Ch. 15.04 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 1025, § 1, adopted in 2007; Ord. 1040, § 1B, 2008; Ord. 1096, § 1, adopted in 2013; Ord. 1135, § 1, adopted in 2017; Ord. 1187, § 1, adopted March 2, 2020; Ord. 1222, § 1, adopted Nov. 21, 2022; and Ord. 1224, adopted Dec. 5, 2022.

This chapter shall be known as the Hollister Building Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code."

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public safety, health, property, and welfare of the city of Hollister. The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted under the authority of California Government Code § 50022.2 and California Health and Safety Code § 18941.5.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

This code shall be the exclusive source of regulations for all new construction and any alterations, repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building or any portion thereof, including any electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, or fire protection equipment installed on any property or used on or within any building.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

In the event of any conflict between this code and any law, rule, or regulation of the state of California, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern. Failure to comply with such standard of safety shall be a violation of this code.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

A. Solid Waste Diversion Plan. No building or demolition permit shall be issued until a solid waste diversion plan has been submitted to and approved by the city. Failure to obtain an approved solid waste diversion plan shall prevent the issuance of a building or demolition permit. Permittees are required to divert a minimum of 50 percent of the construction or demolition waste from disposal.

B. Final Inspection and Occupancy—Penalty. No final inspection will be scheduled and no occupancy will be permitted until the permittee has submitted verifiable documentation from a California Integrated Waste Management Board-permitted disposal or recycling facility that the required diversions have been met, if such documentation can be provided. Permittees who fail to divert 50 percent of the construction or demolition waste will be required to pay a penalty established by resolution of the city council. Funds generated from penalties collected will be used for source reduction, recycling, or other waste diversion activities in the city, as determined by the city council.

C. For purposes of this section, "solid waste diversion plan" means a written proposal that establishes criteria and procedures to divert construction and demolition debris from disposal.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

The following codes, which are on file and available for public inspection at City Hall, are adopted by reference as fully as if set forth verbatim. 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, in its entirety consisting of the following parts:

Part 1 California Administrative Code.

Part 2 (Vol 1) California Building Code (with local amendments).

Part 2 (Vol 2) California Building Code (with local amendments).

Part 2.5 California Residential Code (with local amendments).

Part 3 California Electrical Code (with local amendments).

Part 4 California Mechanical Code (with local amendments).

Part 5 California Plumbing Code (with local amendments).

Part 6 California Energy Code (with local amendments).

Part 7 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code with Appendices.

Part 8 Historical Building Code.

Part 9 2025 California Fire Code (with local amendments as provided in Section 15.04.055 of this Chapter).

Part 10 California Existing Building Code.

Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code.

Part 12 California Reference Standards Code.

Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition.

International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition.

Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code, 2021 Edition.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025; Ord. 1264, § 1, 9-15-2025)

A. This article shall be known and cited as the Hollister Building Safety Code.

B. The following Codes are hereby adopted by reference for the city of Hollister:

1. The 2025 California Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix J of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, Part 2, Volume 2 of 2. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(a) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Building Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

2. The 2025 California Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix BG of the 2025 California Residential Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (b) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Residential Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Residential Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

3. The 2025 California Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Agency and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A, B, C, D, and F. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(c) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Electrical Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Electrical Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

4. The 2025 California Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(d) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Mechanical Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Mechanical Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

5. The 2025 California Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A, B, C, D, I, and M. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(e) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Plumbing Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Plumbing Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said code in file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

6. The 2025 California Energy Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices 1-A and 1-B of the 2025 California Energy Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(f) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Energy Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Energy Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

7. The 2025 California Historical Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(g) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Historical Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Historical Building Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

8. The 2025 California Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices A1, A2, A3, and A5 of the 2025 California Existing Building Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(h) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Existing Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Existing Building Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

9. The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix A of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056(i) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Property Maintenance Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

10. The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (j) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Swimming Pool and Spa Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

11. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the CALGreen Code, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. Amendments, if any, are set forth in Section 15.04.056 (k) of the Hollister Municipal Code. The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code shall be designated and referred to as the "Green Building Standards Code" for the city of Hollister. There is one copy of said Code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5, the City Council hereby finds that the amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as set forth below.

1. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following climatic conditions.

a. The region is within a climate zone that requires compliance with energy efficiency standards for building construction. The amendment adds design flexibility that will add to energy efficiency in construction while maintaining nationally recognized health and safety standards. This reason is hereinafter referred to as "Climatic I."

b. The region is within a national climate zone that is designated "Very High" on the Termite Infestation Probability Map. This reason is hereinafter referred to as "Climatic II."

2. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following geological conditions.

a. The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of adequate design and detailing as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants. This reason is hereinafter referred to as "Geological I."

b. The region is located in an area of high seismic activities as indicated by United States Geological Survey and California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities have indicated the lack of flexibility of materials and/or building systems as a contributing factor to damages that reduced the protection of the life-safety of building occupants and increased the cost of rehabilitation of structures. This reason is hereinafter referred to as "Geological II."

3. Many of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of the following topographical conditions.

a. Portions of the city are in hillside areas that are hazardous fire areas that have only limited fire suppression forces and facilities available for the protection of life and property. This reason is hereinafter referred to as "Topographical I."

b. Portions of the city are in hillside areas with extensive hillside construction that is prone to erosion. This reason is hereinafter referred to as "Topographical II."

4. Some of the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of other climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

A. Amendments to the Building Code.

1. Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:

1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

2. Amend Section 105.7 to read as follows:

105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work until final approval has been granted by the building official.

3. Amend Section 109.2 to read as follows:

109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required by the adopted current adopted city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

4. Amend Section 109.4 to read as follows:

109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without first obtaining said permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be two times the fee established by the current city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council and HMC 1.16.110.

5. Add Section 109.7 to read as follows:

109.7 Plan review fees. A plan checking fee must be paid when you submit your plans, calculations, and specifications for review. If the submittal documents are incomplete or changed in a way that requires an additional plan review, or if the project involves deferred submittal items, an additional fee may be charged. This additional fee, as determined by the building official, will be based on an hourly rate set forth in the city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

6. Add Section 110.7 to read as follows:

110.7 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not commence until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.

7. Amend Section 402.5 as follows: Delete exception.

8. Amend Section 403.3 as follows: Delete exception.

9. Amend Section 404.3 as follows: Delete all exceptions.

10. Amend Section 410.6 as follows: Delete all exceptions.

11. Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:

903.2 Where Required. Approved Automatic sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations as set forth in the Hollister Fire Code and the California Fire Code. If any conflicts occur between the California Building Code and the Hollister Fire Code, the Hollister Fire Code shall prevail.

12. Add Section 1505.1.3 to read as follows:

1505.1.3 Roofing requirements in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. Roofing requirements for structures located in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall comply with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

13. Add Section 1505.1.4 to read as follows:

1505.1.4 Roofing. Class A roof covering shall be required for all Hillside Construction.

14. Amend Section 1705.3 Exception 1 to read as follows:

15. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based upon a specified compressive strength, f'c , no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 MPa).

16. Amend Section 1808.1 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:

All new foundations for building additions to R-3 occupancies shall be of the same type of foundation system as the existing structure, unless the foundation system is designed, and plans, calculations, and specifications are prepared, stamped and signed, by a California licensed engineer or architect.

16. Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix J — Grading

17. Add subsections to Section J110 Erosion Control to read as follows:

J110.3 Erosion Control.

a. The applicant shall submit an Interim Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. This can be incorporated on the Grading Plan and shall include the following information:

1. Maximum surface runoff from the site as calculated using the method approved by the Building Official.

2. A delineation and brief description of the surface runoff and erosion control measures to be implemented including, but not limited to, types and methods of applying mulches to be used.

3. A delineation and brief description of vegetative measures to be taken, including but not limited to, seeding methods, the type, location and extent of existing and undisturbed vegetation types, and a schedule for maintenance and upkeep.

b. No improvements planned. Where an applicant does not plan to construct permanent improvements on the site, or plans to leave portions of the site graded but unimproved, applicant must:

1. Submit an Interim Plan designed to control runoff and erosion on the site for the period of time during which the site, or portions thereof, remain unimproved.

2. Submit a request for release after the completion of grading.

c. Work Schedule. The applicant must submit a master work schedule showing the following information:

1. Proposed grading schedule.

2. Proposed conditions of the site on each July 15, August 15, September 15, and October 15 during which the permit is in effect.

3. Proposed schedule for installation of all interim erosion and sediment control measures including, but not limited to, the stage of completion of erosion control devices and vegetative measures on each of the dates set forth in Subsection (2).

4. Schedule for construction of final improvements, if any.

5. Schedule for installation of permanent erosion and sediment devices where required.

d. Season Work (October 15 to April 15).

1. For commencement of the grading during the wet season, applicant must provide special documentation, as required by Building Official, showing the reasons other than financial, for the need to commence at that time.

2. For continuation of activities, other than installation, maintenance or repair of measures in the interim or final plans, during the wet season, permittee must apply for and receive in writing from the Building Official, every five (5) working days, special permission to proceed.

3. The Building Official shall grant permission under this subsection on the basis of weather forecasts, experience and other pertinent factors, which indicate the activity, may occur without excessive erosion occurring.

J110.4 Dust and Mud Control Measures. Contractors performing grading operations within the City where dry conditions or wet conditions are encountered shall adequately and effectively control dust or mud from spreading off site or onto existing structures on site. Prior to commencement of grading operations, contractor shall furnish details of proposed dust or mud control measures to the Building Official for approval. Failure to control dust or mud from grading operations shall result in suspension of grading operations until adequate measures are in place to allow continuance.

J110.5 Archeological Discovery. If in the course of any grading operation, any artifacts, human remains, or substantial fossils are discovered, all grading operations shall cease, and the discovery site shall be suitably marked and protected from further damage. A report of such findings shall be as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, if human remains are discovered, the Sheriff-Coroner and the Building Official shall be notified. If no human remains are discovered, but artifacts or significant fossils are discovered, the Building Official shall be notified.

J110.6 Administration and Enforcement.

J110.6.1 Work Stoppage. Whenever the Building Official determines that the work does not comply with the terms of the permit or of this Ordinance Section, they may order the immediate cessation of all work hereunder until such corrective measures have been completed.

J110.6.2 Right of Entry. Whenever the Building Official or designated subordinate(s) have reasonable or probable cause to believe that there exists accelerated erosion and/or a violation of this Ordinance Section, they may enter such site at all reasonable times to inspect the same, to perform any duty imposed upon them by this Ordinance Section; providing that if such premises are occupied, they shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if the premises are found to be unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of said premises and request entry. If such entry is refused or the owner or person having charge or control cannot be located after reasonable effort, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry and abate the erosion or violation.

J110.6.3 Notification of Violation. Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be required to correct the problem upon written notification from the Building Official or designated subordinate(s). Such written notification may require that certain conditions be adhered to in the correction of the problem. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Use of specific erosion control techniques

b. Submittal of plans and specifications to be approved by the Community Development Department, and any other department affected by such work, prior to the commencement of corrective work.

c. Completion of corrective work within a specified time period.

J110.6.4 Abatement of Violation. If the responsible party fails to act in response to written notification of the Building Official, the violation may be declared a public nuisance and be abated as required to restore the site to its original condition. Where there is an emergency condition of erosion or sediment damaging a waterway, marsh, or other body of water, or significant habitat or archeological site, the Building Official may have the necessary corrective work done and bill the property owner or lien the property for repayment.

J110.6.5 Penalties.

a) Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, or firm or corporation violating, or causing or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance Section shall be subject to citations and penalties set forth in the Hollister Municipal Code, Section 1.16, Section 15.04.100 and Chapter 1.18.

b) Each separate day or portion thereof during which any violation occurs or continues without a good faith effort by the responsible person to correct the violation, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

c) In addition to the above noted penalties, the Building Official is hereby authorized to attach an investigation fee up to twice the grading permit fee, to any such permit issued for corrective action.

J110.6.6 Enforcement. The Building Official and or their designated subordinate(s) is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Ordinance Section. For such purpose, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

J110.6.7 Appeals. Any person who believes the Building Official has erred in the technical application of this Ordinance Section may appeal such action to the Building Board of Appeals.

B. Amendments to the Residential Code.

1. Amend Section 1.8.4.2 to read as follows:

1.8.4.2 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the adopted city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

2. Amend Section R105.7 to read as follows:

R105.7 Placement of Permit. The building permit, along with all plans and documentation approved by the building official, shall be kept on the site of the work until final approval has been granted by the building official.

3. Amend Section R108.2 to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alternations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required by the adopted current adopted city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

4. Amend Section R108.6 to read as follows:

R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, the fee for necessary permits shall be double the fee established by the current city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by the city council.

5. Add Section R108.7 to read as follows:

R108.7 Plan review fees. When a plan review requires a plan checking fee, the fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans, calculation and specifications for checking. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items an additional plan review fee may be charged as deemed necessary by the building official at an hourly rate established in the city of Hollister Comprehensive Fee Schedule adopted by the city council.

6. Add Section 109.5 to read as follows:

109.5 Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted or otherwise made available the inspection record card issued by the building official such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained and available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.

7. Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix BG — Sound Transmission

C. Amendments to the Electrical Code.

1. Amend Section 230.2 by adding subsection (F) to read as follows:

230.2(F). Underground Service. All new electrical services shall be underground and installed per Section 230.30, Underground Service-Lateral Conductors. In existing commercial and industrial areas, existing overhead utilities shall be placed underground in connection with new development. In existing residential areas of the city in which development has occurred with overhead utilities in or along the frontage of properties, existing utilities shall be placed underground in connection with the development or redevelopment of property consisting of four (4) or more dwelling units.

2. Amend Section 230.70(A) by adding subsection (4) to read as follows:

(4) Main Service Disconnect Location. The building main service disconnect and/or disconnects shall be installed on the first-floor level of the building, in accordance with 230.70(A)(l), (A)(2), and (A)(3).

3. Amend Section 250.50 by adding subsection (A) to read as follows:

Main 250.50(A). Grounding System in New Buildings. Grounding electrode systems in all new buildings shall be an electrode encased by at least 50 mm (two inches) of concrete, located horizontally near the bottom or vertically, and within that portion of a concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with earth. The electrode shall consist of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of one or more steel reinforcing bars or rods, of not less than 13 mm (½ inch) diameter or consisting of at least 6.0 m (20 feet) of bare copper conductor not smaller than 4 AWG. The connection side of this concrete-encased electrode shall be located remotely away from the main electrical service equipment.

4. Adopt the following Annex:

Annex A — Product Safety Standards

Annex B — Application Information for Ampacity Calculation

Annex C — Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Tray Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size

Annex D — Examples

Annex F — Availability for Critical Operations Power Systems; and Development and Implementation of Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) for Critical Operations Power Systems

D. Amendments to the Mechanical Code.

1. Adopt no amendments.

E. Amendments to the Plumbing Code.

1. Amend Section 1211.8 to read as follows:

1211.8 Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves. Earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valves designed to automatically shut off the gas at the location of the valve in the event of a seismic disturbance and certified by the Stated Architect as conforming to California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12, Chapter 12-16-1, shall be installed in all new buildings and in existing buildings that undergo alterations or additions that exceed $10,000.

2. Adopt the following:

Appendix:

Appendix A — Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System

Appendix B — Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems

Appendix C — Alternate Plumbing Systems

Appendix D — Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems

Appendix I — Installation Standards

Appendix M — Peak Water Demand Calculator

F. Amendments to the Energy Code.

1. Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix 1-A — Standards and Documents Referenced in the Energy Code

Appendix 1-B — Energy Commission Documents Incorporated by Reference in Their Entirety

G. Amendments to the Historical Building Code.

1. Adopt no amendments.

H. Amendments to the Existing Building Code.

1. Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix A1 — Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings

Appendix A2 — Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms

Appendix A3 — Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings

Appendix A5 — Referenced Standards

I. Amendments to the Property Maintenance Code.

1. The codes, standards, and references in this code shall be revised as follows:

2. Amend Section 102.4 to read as follows:

102.4 Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the correction of any code violation or the removal or demolition of any structure that is dangerous, unsafe, or insanitary.

3. Amend Section 105.3 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:

Any and all costs incurred by the city in connection with securing lawful entry to a structure or premise including but not limited to, costs of investigation, staffing costs incurred in the preparation of warrants, and all subsequent costs necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Code may be recovered including late payment charges and costs of collection by use of any and all available legal means.

4. Amend Section 106.1 to read as follows:

106.1 Means of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the hearing officer, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.

5. Delete Section 106.2 Limitations of authority through Section 106.4 Administration.

6. Amend Section [A] 107.1 to read as follows:

107.1 Unlawful acts. It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any premise, building, structure or building service equipment, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code or the technical codes.

7. Amend Section [A] 107.5 by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:

Procedures used and actions taken to correct or abate violations are not limited by this code. Procedures used and actions taken under this code may be utilized in conjunction with or in addition to any other procedure applicable to the regulation of buildings or structures or property.

8. Amend Section 109.1 to read as follows:

109.1 Unsafe conditions. When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such structure shall be posted in accordance with this section and declared to be a public nuisance and the violations shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal pursuant to the provisions of this code.

9. Amend Section 109.1.4 to read as follows:

109.1.4 Unlawful structure. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered, occupied or maintained contrary to law; or one that is partially constructed, reconstructed or demolished upon which work is abandoned. Work is deemed abandoned when there is no valid building or demolition permit.

10. Amend Section 109.1.5 by adding the following paragraph to the end of the Section:

Whenever exterior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle one third of the base.

11. Amend Section 109.2 by deleting the words "of condemnation":

12. Amend Section 109.5 to read as follows:

109.5 Unauthorized tampering. Placards, notices, signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not be mutilated, destroyed, tampered with, or removed without authorization from the code official. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

13. Amend Section 109.7 to read as follows:

109.7 Placarding. When the code official determines a structure, equipment or premise has been erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, damaged, converted or demolished, equipped, used, occupied or maintained in violation of this code or the technical codes and the structure, equipment or premise constitutes a danger to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or the occupants, the code official shall post a placard on the structure, equipment or premise in a conspicuous place in or about the affected structure, equipment or premise. The placard shall clearly state the code official's Order regarding the structure, equipment, or premise, and specify the conditions which necessitated the posting.

14. Amend Section 109.7.1 to read as follows:

109.7.1 Placard removal. The code official shall remove the placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the placarding action was based has been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a placard without the approval of the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this code.

15. Amend Section 109.8 to read as follows:

109.8 Prohibited occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner, owner's authorized agent or person responsible for the premise to occupy or allow to be occupied a placarded structure or premise or operate placarded equipment in violation of the code officials posted order.

16. Add Section 109.10 to read as follows:

109.10 Recordation of notices and orders. If compliance with the order is not achieved within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the code official is authorized to file in the office of the county recorder a certificate describing the property, and that the premise, building, structure or building service equipment is in violation of this code or the technical codes or other regulation applicable to buildings or structures or property. Whenever the ordered corrections have been completed and the violations no longer exist on the property described in the certificate, and when all fines, fees, penalties, and incurred costs associated with the property have been satisfied, the code official shall issue a new certificate certifying that all required corrections have been made.

17. Amend Section 202 definition for Dwelling Unit to read as follows:

[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit, whether part of a multiple unit complex, or a detached individual residential dwelling, that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. "Recreational vehicles" shall not be used or classified as Dwelling, unless they are located in an approved mobile home park or RV park.

18. Amend Section 202 definition for Inoperable Motor Vehicle to read as follows:

INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including but not limited to being registered non-operational, unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, missing components, incapable of being moved under its own power or is prohibited from being operated on a public street or highway for any reason pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code.

19. Amend Section 302.1 to read as follows:

302.1 Sanitation. Exterior property areas and premises shall be maintained by the property owner in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. In residential zones, accumulations of building materials, junk, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap materials, boxes or similar storage containers, household items or residential belonging or similar objects, except items designed for exterior use such as lawn furniture, shall not be stored or maintained in the front yard area or unenclosed patios, porches, carports, or areas visible from any street or public way or accessible to the public for a period of time in excess of seventy-two consecutive hours. Property owners shall remain liable for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such property. The owner of any building lot or premises within the City where a business, trade or profession has established a fixed place of business comply with the requirements of Municipal Code Sections 8.32.060.

20. Amend Section 302.2 by adding the following sentence at the end of the section:

Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to the nearest practicable drainage facility approved by the code official.

21. Amend Section 302.3 by adding the following paragraph at the end:

The owner of any building, lot or premises within the city shall maintain the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon such premises that are accessible to the general public and the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Maintenance shall include the removal and proper disposal, by methods approved by the city of Hollister, of any dangerous, unsightly and unsanitary conditions such as accumulations of garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, dirt, gum or other substances or items, which have been placed, dropped or spilled upon the sidewalks. Where said unsightly or unsanitary conditions have been created or caused by the owner of such building, lot or premises, whether upon the sidewalks and/or walkways located upon his premises or the public sidewalks between such premises and any adjacent public street or alley, or the sidewalks adjacent to buildings, lots or premises in the vicinity, the owner shall immediately restore the sidewalks and/or walkways to a clean, safe and sanitary condition.

22. Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows:

302.4 Weeds. No owner, agent, lessee or occupant or other person having charge or control of any building, lot or premises within the city shall permit excess weeds or vegetation over twelve (12) inches to remain or accumulate upon such premises or upon public sidewalks or streets or alleys between such premises and the centerline of any public street or alley. Where overgrown weeds, vegetation, shrubbery, vines or trees, create an encroachment, harborage or shelter; the code official shall require the property owner to trim, cut, destroy or remove the overgrowth, and/or raise the vegetation canopy to a height of seven feet above the ground. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined per Municipal Code Section 8.32.060.

Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy excess weeds or vegetation after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the city of Hollister. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the City or contractor hired by the City shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds or excess vegetation growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.

23. Amend Section 302.8, Exception to read as follows:

Exception: An owner, lessee, or occupant of the property may repair, wash, clean, or service personal property, provided they comply with Hollister Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Codes requirements.

24. Amend Section 304.7 to read as follows:

304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight, and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Damaged or deteriorated roofs and flashing shall be repaired as expeditiously as possible. When emergency temporary roof repairs require the installation of tarps or plastic sheeting to prevent leaks, the temporary repairs shall not extend beyond one month, unless approved by the Code Official. Such temporary repairs must have all edges of the material fastened and restrained with sufficient tension to prevent movement or flapping in the wind. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance.

25. Amend Section 304.14 first sentence by deleting the words: "During the period from [DATE] to [DATE],"

26. Amend Section 304.15 to read as follows:

304.15 Doors. Exterior doors, door assemblies, including weather stripping, thresholds, closers and operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3.

27. Amend Section 304.16 to read as follows:

304.16 Under-Floor areas. Under-floor access doors, hatchways and ventilation openings shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water. Doors shall be tight fitting and ventilation openings shall be properly screened with corrosion-resistant wire mesh having openings not exceeding ¼ inch in any dimension or alternate approved materials pursuant to 2021 California Building Code Section 1203.

28. Amend Section 304.18.2 to read as follows:

304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device when they are located in whole or in part within 12 feet above ground level or walking surface or 6 feet horizontally from the ground, a roof, or any other platform.

29. Amend Section 305.1, first sentence, to read as follows:

305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein including but not limited to cabinets, counters and hardware shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition.

30. Amend Section 305.6 to read as follows:

305.6 Interior Doors. Every interior door, frame and hardware shall be properly installed and maintained in a workmanlike manner and capable of being opened, closed, and latched. Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be securely attached to the jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware.

31. Amend Section 308.3.1 to read as follows:

308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling unit or the proprietor, manager, owner or lessee of any hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, rooming house or other place of business in the city shall be responsible for providing approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage receptacles for each dwelling unit or place of business pursuant to Hollister Municipal Code Section 8.12. Receptacles and storage areas shall be at all times kept in a sanitary condition. Receptacles shall be placed for collection in the alley behind the premises, or if there is no alley access, then on the front curb in front of the premises being served, or such other place as may be approved by the director of public works or the garbage contractor, so as to be readily accessible for removing and emptying the same. Receptacles shall be placed in the proper area for collection the evening prior to collection and shall be removed and stored at an approved location by the morning after. For dwelling units, receptacles shall be stored in the side yard, fully concealed behind a fence or gate immediately adjacent to the house or garage. Where the code official repeatedly finds a site in violation of Municipal code section 8.12.045, he or she may require the property owner to provide an additional or larger outside garbage container for the premise to use.

32. Amend Section 309.1 to read as follows:

309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent, vermin, or other infestations. When an insect, rodent, vermin or other infestation is brought to the attention of the code official, he or she may require the owner or owner's authorized agent having charge or control of the building, lot or premise to hire a licensed exterminator or other qualified professional to inspect the building, lot or premise and provide a written report verifying the presence and severity of such infestation including in the report a recommendation for proper extermination or elimination of the infestation. All structures and/or areas in which infestations are found, shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination of the infestation is complete, the code official may request a written notice from the licensed exterminator or other qualified professional attesting to the completion and success of the recommended extermination procedures. After the infestation is eliminated, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.

33. Amend Section 309.2 to read as follows:

309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure or premise shall be responsible for extermination within the structure or premise prior to renting or leasing the structure or premise. The owner of a structure or premise containing a dwelling unit, multiple occupancy, rooming house, or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for maintaining the structure and premise in a rodent and/or pest-free condition. If an infestation is caused by an occupant substantially failing to properly maintain their occupied area of the structure or premise "as clean and sanitary as the condition of the structure or premise permits". For as long as the occupant's failure either substantially causes an unlivable condition to occur, or substantially interferes with the owner's ability to repair the condition, the owner does not have to repair the condition. Where defects in a structure substantially contribute to or cause an infestation, the owner shall be responsible for correction of the defect and extermination of the infestation.

34. Delete Section 309.3 Single Occupant through Section 309.5 Occupant.

35. Delete Section 404.5 Overcrowding through Section 404.6 Efficiency unit.

36. Amend Section 505.3 by adding the following sentence to the end of the section:

Where there's damage or unauthorized modification to or use of a backflow prevention device, the code official may require theft prevention cages or enclosures to be installed.

37. Amend Section 505.4:

Delete the words: "unless adequate combustion air is provided" and replace with the words: "the installation complies with Chapter 5 of the California Plumbing Code and Section 904.0 of the 2022 California Mechanical Code"

38. Amend Section 506.2 by adding the following sentence to the end of the Section:

Sewer line cleanout plugs, or caps shall be of an approved type and shall be securely installed and remain in place at all times except when servicing the drain line.

39. Amend Section 602.2 to read as follows:

602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Cooking appliances, fireplaces and portable heaters shall not be used as a means to achieve compliance with this section.

40. Delete the Exception in Section 602.2.

41. Amend Section 602.3 by deleting the words "during the period from [DATE] to [DATE]."

42. Amend Section 602.3, Exception 1, last sentence to read as follows:

The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be 32°F.

43. Delete Section 602.3 Exceptions 2.

44. Delete Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces.

45. Amend Section 603.1 to read as follows:

Mechanical equipment, kitchen hoods, appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel- burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition and shall be capable of performing their intended function. When new mechanical equipment is installed and the old equipment is no longer in use, the old equipment must be removed from the structure. Openings left in the walls, floors or ceilings must be properly repaired and painted. Electrical circuits and gas lines must be properly abandoned and inspected.

46. Amend Section 604.3 to read as follows:

604.3 Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons including the improper use of extension cords as permanent wiring, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.

47. Adopt the following Appendix:

Appendix A — Boarding Standard

J. Amendments to the Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

1. Adopt no amendments.

K. Amendments to the Green Building Standards Code.

1. Add to Section 202 Definition as follows:

LEVEL 2 EV READY. A parking space that is served by a complete electric circuit with the following requirements:

i. A minimum of 8.3 kVa (208/240 volt, 40-ampere) capacity wiring.

ii. A receptacle labeled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" or electric vehicle supply equipment located within three (3) feet of the parking space. If EVSE is provided the minimum capacity of the EVSE shall be 30-ampere.

2. Amend Section 4.106.4.1 title to read as follows:

4.106.4.1 One- and two-family dwellings and town-houses with private garages.

3. Amend Section 4.106.4.1.1 to read as follows:

4.106.4.1.1 New Construction. One parking space per dwelling unit shall be a Level 2 EV Ready space.

4. Amend Section 4.106.4.4.1 to read as follows:

4.106.4.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings, hotels and motels. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every 5% of visitor parking, but not less than two spaces. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located within 200 feet of building entrances, and readily visible to passers-by. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Permanently anchored bicycle parking devices, racks, or lockers in an unsheltered, open area.

2. Covered or uncovered enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

3. Amend Section 4.106.4.4.2 to read as follows:

4.106.4.4.2 Long-term bicycle parking for multifamily buildings. Provide on-site bicycle parking at a ratio of one parking space for every one dwelling units. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

4. Amend Section 4.106.4.4.3 to read as follows:

4.106.4.4.3 Long-term bicycle parking for hotel and motel buildings. Provide one on-site long-term bicycle parking space for every 25 rooms or fraction of, but not less than two. Acceptable parking facilities shall be conveniently accessed from the street and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

2. Lockable bicycle storage rooms with permanently anchored bicycle parking devices or racks.

3. Lockable, weatherproof, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

Based upon the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions described in the findings of the adopting ordinance, the 2025 California Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted with the following local amendments:

A. Administrative Provisions.

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code for the city of Hollister, hereinafter referred to as "Fire Code."

101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in all appendices to the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted in their entirety and shall apply.

102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this Code shall apply to:

1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this Code.

2. Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this Code.

3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific Sections of this Code.

4. Existing structures, facilities and conditions, which, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, constitute a distinct hazard to life and property.

5. Existing Structures Alterations, Additions and Repairs.

a. All new work performed in alterations and/or repairs to existing structures shall comply with the current provisions of this Chapter.

b. When alterations and/or repairs result in the removal, alteration, modification, replacement and/or repair of fifty percent (50%) or more of the external walls of a building, or result in the removal, modification, replacement and/or repair of fifty percent (50%) or more of the existing internal structural and/or non-structural framework, independently or in combination thereof, within a five year period, the entire building shall be made to conform to the current provisions of this Chapter.

c. Calculations of linear wall measurements shall be shown on all plans submitted for building permits, on the cover page in the project description of said plans.

d. The determination under this section of the requirement for upgrading any existing structure to full conformance with current provisions of this Chapter shall be at the sole discretion of the Fire Code Official.

103.0 Responsibility for enforcement.

103.0.1 Within the city of Hollister, the responsibility for enforcement of this Code shall be under the direction of the Fire Chief.

103.0.2 Within the city of Hollister, the responsibility for enforcement of this Code shall be under the direction of the Building Official.

103.4 Police powers. The fire code official and his deputies shall have the powers of police officers in performing their duties under this Code. When requested to do so by the fire code official, the chief of police of the jurisdiction is authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the fire code official in enforcing the provisions of this Code.

105.5.0 Agricultural Explosive Devices. An operational permit is required for storage or use of any agricultural explosive device including "bird bombs".

113.2 Owner/occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this Code shall be the responsibility of the owner. If an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this Code, the occupant shall be held responsible for the correction and abatement of such hazardous conditions.

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate any provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this Code, shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine in conformance with the Municipal Code for the city of Hollister.

114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an infraction as specified in Section 112.4 of this Code.

B. Definitions.

202 Definitions

ALL WEATHER SURFACE. A road surface constructed to the minimum standards adopted by the jurisdiction.

BRIDGE. A structure to carry a roadway over a depression or obstacle.

IDLE PALLET. A pallet or similar product storage and/or lifting device not currently in use and empty of product.

C. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.2.6.1 Private bridge engineering. Every private bridge hereafter constructed shall meet the following engineering requirements:

1. The weight shall be designed for a minimum of HS-20 loading as prescribed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

2. The unobstructed vertical clearance shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet clear.

3. The width shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet clear. The Fire Code Official may require additional width when the traffic flow may be restricted or reduce the width to a minimum of twelve (12) feet for Occupancy Group U or R-3 occupancies.

4. The maximum grade change of the approach to and from any private bridge shall not exceed eight percent for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet.

503.2.6.2 Private bridge certification. Every private bridge hereafter constructed shall be engineered by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering and design of bridges. Certification that the bridge complies with the design standards required by this Code and the identified standards, and that the bridge was constructed to those standards, shall be provided by the licensed engineer, in writing, to the Fire Code Official. Every private bridge, including existing and those constructed under this Code, shall be certified as to its maximum load limits every ten (10) years or whenever deemed necessary by the fire code official. Such recertification shall be by a licensed professional engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the engineering and design of bridges. All fees charged for the purpose of certification or recertification of private bridges shall be at the owner's expense.

503.2.7 Grade. The grade of fire apparatus access roads shall be no greater than fifteen (15) percent unless specifically approved by the Fire Code Official.

503.2.7.1 Paving. All fire apparatus access roads over eight (8) percent shall be paved with a minimum 0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate base. All fire apparatus access roads over fifteen (15) percent where approved shall be paved with perpendicularly grooved concrete.

503.7 Fire apparatus access road names. All fire apparatus access road names shall be issued or approved by the appropriate governmental agency.

D. Premises Identification.

505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with an approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible at all times from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4" high with a minimum width stroke of one-half inch for single family dwellings and duplexes. For all other occupancies each character shall be not less than 12" high with a minimum stroke of three-quarters inch unless otherwise required by the Fire Code Official.

E. Water Supplies.

507.5.2 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire hydrant systems shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the Fire Code Official. Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall comply with approved standards. When required by the Fire Code Official, hydrants shall be painted in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 291.

F. Features of Fire Protection.

605.3.1 Spark arresters.

605.3.1.1 An approved spark arrester shall be installed on all chimneys, incinerators, smokestacks or similar devices using solid fuel for conveying smoke or hot gases to the outer air.

605.3.1.2 Spark arresters shall have openings in accordance with Section 2113.9.2(3) of the California Building Code and Section 1003.9.2 of the California Residential Code with minimum openings of 3/8" and maximum openings of ½".

G. Fire Protection Systems.

901.1.1 Responsibility. The owner of the protected premises shall be responsible for all fire protection systems within the protected premises, whether existing or installed under this code.

901.2.2 Additional documentation. Additional documentation as required by the Fire Code Official shall be provided to the Fire Code Official in an acceptable format.

901.4 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system. All systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and continue protection whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added to. Alterations to fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards.

901.4.8 Nonoperational equipment. Any fire protection equipment that is no longer in service shall be removed.

901.6.4 Qualifications of Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Personnel. All personnel performing any inspection, testing or maintenance of any fire protection system shall be qualified. Where such inspection, testing and maintenance is performed by an outside service company, the company shall be appropriately licensed by the California Contractors State License Board in accordance with the California Business & Professions Code or by the California State Fire Marshal.

901.6.5 Additional records. All documentation generated during any scheduled inspection or test of any fire protection system, whether required or voluntarily installed, shall be forwarded to the Fire Code Official within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date of the inspection or test.

901.7.7 Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official, fire watch personnel shall be California licensed private security individuals with a minimum of two (2) individuals on duty at all times. Fire watch personnel shall be on duty 24 hours per day until the fire protection system has been returned to service.

901.11 Fire Protection Features for Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities

901.11.1 Scope. This section applies to occupancies regulated by Chapter 39 of this Code.

901.11.2 Definitions.

901.11.2.1 Plant processing. Plant processing shall include all plant post-harvest operations, excluding retail sales of plant and related products.

901.11.2.2 Indoor cultivation. Indoor cultivation shall be defined as all nursery or cultivation conducted in other than Group U occupancies (greenhouses).

901.11.3 Fire Protection Systems. All buildings or portions thereof housing plant post-harvest or indoor cultivation operations shall be protected as defined in this section.

901.11.3.1 Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with 901.11.3.1.1, 901.11.3.1.2, or 901.11.3.1.3.

901.11.3.1.1 Fire sprinklers shall be installed in all buildings or portions thereof; such fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Ordinary Group II design standards in the latest adopted edition of NFPA 13 and Section 903 of this code.

901.11.3.1.2 If the occupancy is classified as a Group H Occupancy the fire sprinkler system may be required to be designed and installed as an Extra Hazard fire sprinkler system

901.11.3.1.3 Where permitted by the fire code official and not otherwise required by this code or the CBC, fire sprinklers may be eliminated in approved buildings less than 500 square feet.

901.11.3.2 Fire Alarm Systems. Fire alarm systems shall be installed in all buildings or portions thereof; such fire alarm systems shall include both fire sprinkler system monitoring and complete occupant notification as specified in the latest adopted edition of NFPA 72 and Section 907 of this code.

901.11.3.3 Special Hazard Systems. Where specified by appropriate UL listings for extraction booths utilizing volatile solvents, dry chemical fire protection systems shall be installed according to the latest adopted edition of NFPA 17. If there is no UL listing for the extraction booth, a dry chemical fire protection system shall be installed.

901.11.3.4 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 10 and Section 906 of this code.

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new buildings and structures constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction.

Exceptions:

(1) Structures not classified as Group R occupancies and not more than five hundred (500) square feet in total floor area.

(2) Detached agricultural buildings, as defined by this code and the CBC, located at least one hundred feet (100) from any other structure or the property line, whichever is closer, and with a maximum size of 10,000 square feet.

(3) Accessory structures not classified as R occupancies associated with existing non-sprinklered R-3 occupancies (one- or two-family dwellings) and less than one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet in total fire area with a clearance from the existing R-3 occupancy of not less than twenty (20) feet.

(4) Where an insufficient water supply exists to provide for an automatic fire sprinkler system and where the Fire Code Official permits alternate protection.

The following Sections are amended by changing requirements to five hundred (500) square feet for fire sprinkler installation, as follows (the complete text of the section is not provided):

903.2.1.1 Group A-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.2 Group A-2. Change five thousand (5,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.3 Group A-3. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.4 Group A-4. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.1.5 Group A-5. Change one thousand (1,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.3 Group E. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.4 Group F-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.4.1 Group F-1. Change two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for woodworking operations to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.7-1 Group M. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.7-3 Group M. Change twenty-four thousand (24,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.9 Group S-1. Change twelve thousand (12,000) square feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. Change ten thousand (10,000) square feet (2 story buildings) and twelve thousand (12,000) square feet (1 story buildings) to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Change twenty thousand (20,000) cubic feet to five hundred (500) square feet.

903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided in all buildings with a Group R fire area, including, but not limited to, one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and manufactured homes and mobile homes located outside of licensed mobile home parks hereafter constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction, including all additions to buildings already equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems.

(Exceptions remain per 2025 California Fire Code)

903.3.1.1.1 -5 Passenger elevator shafts or associated passenger elevator mechanical rooms, where elevator shafts are constructed with a 2-hour fire resistive method.

903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group R occupancies up to and including four stories in height shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R as amended in Chapter 47 of this Code.

903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units were the building is of Type V construction, provided there is a roof or deck above. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members and a maximum distance of fourteen (14) inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction.

903.3.1.2.3 Attics. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, all attic areas shall be provided with sprinkler protection in accordance with NFPA 13.

903.3.1.2.4 Sprinkler control valves. Where NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are installed, sprinkler system control valves shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13.

903.3.1.2.5 Bathrooms. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms, regardless of square footage, where an electrical receptacle is installed.

903.3.1.2.6 Accessible storage areas. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible storage areas.

903.3.1.2.7 Under-stair spaces. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all under- stair spaces including all under-stair closets.

903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D. The requirements of this section supersede the requirements of the California Residential Code.

903.3.1.3.1 All fire sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall be tested for leakage by undergoing a hydrostatic test made at 200 psi for two-hour duration.

903.3.1.3.2 Each water system supplying both domestic and fire protection systems shall have a single indicating-type control valve, arranged to shut off both the domestic and sprinkler systems. A separate shut-off valve for the domestic system only shall be permitted to be installed. The location of the control valve shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

903.3.1.3.3 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all bathrooms and water closets, regardless of square footage.

903.3.1.3.4 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all attached garages and other accessory structures.

903.3.1.3.5 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all accessible storage areas. 903.3.1.3.5.1 Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in all under-stair spaces including all closets.

903.3.1.3.6 Local water flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems. Local water flow alarms shall be powered from the main kitchen refrigerator circuit. The local water flow alarm shall be clearly audible from within the master bedroom at an audibility level of not less than 75 dBa. Where no kitchen exists in the building, the water flow alarm shall be powered from the bathroom lighting circuit. An interior audible notification appliances or additional water flow alarms is required to be installed at locations specified by the fire code official.

903.3.1.3.7 Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed to protect all furnaces and heating system appliances.

903.3.10 Floor control valves. Approved indicating control valves and water flow switches shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings over one story in height and shall be individually annunciated as approved by the Fire Code Official.

903.4.2 Monitoring. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, or, when approved by the Fire Code Official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. The fire alarm system installed to transmit such signals shall be considered a building fire alarm system.

903.4.3 Alarms. One exterior approved audible appliance shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system in an approved location. Sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a building fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Interior alarm notification appliances shall be installed as required by this section or Section 903.4.3.1. A minimum of one audible appliance shall be installed in all occupancies subject to this section.

903.4.3.1 Where an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in a building with more than one tenant or with over one hundred (100) sprinklers, audible and visible notification appliances shall be installed throughout the building as follows:

a. Audible notification appliances shall be installed so as to be audible at fifteen (15) dBa above average sound pressure level throughout the building.

b. Visible notification appliances shall be installed in all public and common use areas, restrooms and corridors in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA 72.

c. Visible notification appliances can be eliminated in normally unoccupied portions of buildings where permitted by the Fire Code Official.

EXCEPTION: The requirements of this section do not apply to Group R-3 Occupancies.

904.14.2 System interconnection. The actuation of the fire extinguishing system shall automatically shut down power to the makeup air appliance and all fuel and electrical power located under the hood, except for the electrical power to the exhaust air supply. The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual.

904.14.5.2 Extinguishing system service. Automatic fire extinguishing systems shall be serviced by a CSLB licensed C-16 contractor or a CSFM licensed "A" licensee at least every six months and after any activation of the system. Inspection shall be performed by the owner at least monthly in accordance with the currently adopted edition of NFPA 17-A. The service contractor shall review the records of monthly inspections every six months, and deficiencies shall be reported to the fire code official. A service report shall be forwarded to the fire code official by the licensed service contractor within 15 days after every service on the appropriate AES form.

H. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.

907.1.6 Multiple Fire Alarm Systems. Multiple fire alarm systems within a single protected premise are not permitted.

907.2 Exception 1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm control units dedicated to elevator recall control.

907.6.4.0 Zone transmittal. Where required by the fire code official, fire alarm signals shall be transmitted by zone to the supervising station and retransmitted by zone to the public fire service communications center.

907.6.5 Access. Access shall be provided to each fire alarm system component for periodic inspection, maintenance and testing.

907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems, whether required by this Chapter or the California Building Code or voluntarily installed, shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 and this Section.

(Exceptions remain unchanged)

907.6.6.0 Means of communication. The use of either POTS or cable telephone lines with a digital alarm communicator transmitter shall not be permitted. EXCEPTION. Where no other communications methods are available, the use of telephone lines shall be permitted to be used on a temporary basis not to exceed one year from the date of final acceptance test or until permitted alternate means of communications are available.

907.7.2 Completion documents. The following documentation shall be provided at the time of acceptance testing for all fire alarm system installations:

1. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72.

2. A record of inspection and testing in accordance with NFPA 72.

3. A contractor's statement verifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and has been 100% tested in accordance with NFPA 72.

4. A contractor's affidavit of personnel qualifications, indicating that all personnel involved with the installation of the fire alarm system meet the qualification requirements of the Fire Code Official.

907.8.2.1 Testing of FACU Batteries. Batteries installed in the fire alarm control units and remote power supplies shall be verified for battery capacity based on the approved plans and battery calculations. It shall not be permitted to disconnect the system for 24 hours prior to an acceptance or reacceptance test to test the battery capacity.

I. Solar Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell and Energy Storage Systems.

1205.1.1 Signing and Marking. In addition to signing and marking requirements of the California Building Code and the California Residential Code, the following signing and marking is required:

1205.1.1.1 Main Panel Exterior Marking. A placard is required to be permanently affixed to the main service disconnect panel. The placard shall be red in color with white capital letters at least 1/2" in height and in a non-serif font, to read "SOLAR

DISCONNECT INSIDE PANEL." The placard shall be constructed of weather- resistant, durable plastic with engraved letters, or other approved material.

1205.1.1.2 Circuit Disconnecting Means Marking. A permanent label is to be affixed adjacent to the circuit breaker controlling the inverter or other photovoltaic system electrical controller. The label shall have contrasting color capital letters at least 3/8" in height and in a non—serif font, to read "SOLAR DISCONNECT." The label shall be constructed of durable adhesive material or other approved material.

1205.1.1.3 Secondary Power Sources. Where photovoltaic systems are interconnected to battery systems, generator backup systems, or other secondary power systems, additional signage acceptable to the fire code official shall be required indicating the location of the secondary power source shutoff switch.

1205.1.1.4 Installer Information. Signage acceptable to the fire code official indicating the name and emergency telephone number of the installing contractor shall be required to be installed adjacent to the main disconnect.

1205.2.1.4 Hip and Valley Layout. Hip and Valley Layouts. Modules shall be located no closer than one and one-half feet (1-1/2') to a hip or valley if modules are to be placed on both sides of a hip or valley. Where modules are located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the modules shall be permitted to be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley.

1206.14 Where stationary fuel cell power systems are installed inside any structure, signage acceptable to the fire code official shall be required indicating the location of the stationary fuel cell power system. Placarding shall be required to read "FUEL CELL" in block letters 6" high with a ¾" stroke on a contrasting background.

1207.4.1.1 Energy storage systems (ESS) disconnects shall be located at or adjacent to the main electrical panel with appropriate placarding showing location of equipment and all shutdowns.

1207.4.8-6 Where battery energy storage systems are installed inside any structure, signage acceptable to the fire code official shall be required indicating the location of the battery energy storage system. Placarding shall be required to read "BESS" in block letters 6" high with a ¾" stroke on a contrasting background.

J. Plant Processing and Extraction Facilities.

3905.4. Fire Protection Systems. Fire protection systems in occupancies regulated by this chapter shall be in accordance with Section 901.11 of this Code.

K. Wildland-Urban Interface Areas.

D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent in grade with a maximum side slope of five (5) percent.

EXCEPTION: Grades steeper than fifteen (15) percent, if approved by the Fire Code Official, shall be paved with perpendicularly grooved concrete.

L. Appendix SB — Standard Fire Conditions for Single Family Dwellings.

APPENDIX SB: STANDARD FIRE CONDITIONS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS

SECTION SB101 GENERAL

SB101.1 Scope. Applications for the construction or remodel of single family dwellings, including one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, modular and manufactured homes, and mobile homes outside of established mobile home parks, shall be subject to the fire conditions in this appendix when conditioned by the Fire Code Official.

SB101.2 Conflicting sections. Where provisions in this appendix conflict with other sections of this Code or other appendices, the provisions of this appendix shall prevail unless otherwise directed by the Fire Code Official.

SECTION SB102 ROADS

SB102.1 General. These conditions will be used primarily when conditioning a subdivision or other project that requires roads. Roads identified in this Section are vehicular access to more than two (2) parcels; more than four (4) residential units; or access to any industrial or commercial occupancy. Includes public and private streets and lanes.

SB102.2 Road access. (FIRE 001). Access roads shall be required for every building when any portion of the exterior wall of the first story is located more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from fire department access. All roads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of two (2) ten (10) feet wide traffic lanes with an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fifteen (15) feet. The roadway surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles including sedans and fire apparatus and shall be an all-weather paved surface designed to support the imposed load of fire apparatus (75,000 pounds). Each road shall have an approved name.

SB102.3 Roadway engineering. (FIRE 002). The grade for all roads shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) with a maximum side slope of five percent (5%). Where road grades are 8 percent (8%) or less, an all-weather aggregate base is required at a minimum or as required in other sections of the Municipal Code. Where road grades exceed eight percent (8%), a minimum structural roadway surface of 0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate base shall be required. The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches and drainage structures designed to hold or divert water, shall not be less than one hundred (100) feet. No roadway turn shall have a horizontal inside radius of less than fifty (50) feet. A roadway turn radius of fifty (50) to one hundred (100) feet is required to have an additional four (4) feet of roadway surface. A roadway turn radius of one hundred (100) to two hundred (200) feet is required to have an additional two (2) feet of roadway surface. Roadway turnarounds shall be required on dead-end roads in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet of surface length. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB102.4 Dead end roads.

SB102.4.1 Parcels less than one acre. (FIRE 003). For parcels less than one acre, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed eight hundred (800) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB102.4.2 Parcels greater than one acre and not exceeding five acres (FIRE 004). For parcels greater than one acre and not exceeding five acres, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length

SB102.4.3 Parcels greater than five acres and not exceeding twenty (20) acres. (FIRE 005). For parcels greater than five acres and not exceeding twenty (20) acres, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have turnarounds at its terminus and at no greater than one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) foot intervals. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB102.4.4 Parcels greater than twenty (20) acres. (FIRE 006). For parcels greater than twenty (20) acres, the maximum length of a dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed five thousand two hundred eighty (5,280) feet. All dead-end road lengths shall be measured from the edge of the roadway surface at the intersection that begins the road to the end of the road surface at its furthest point. Where a dead-end road serves parcels of differing sizes, the shortest allowable length shall apply. Each dead-end road shall have turnarounds at its terminus and at no greater than one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320)-foot intervals. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SECTION SB103 DRIVEWAYS, GATES, AND BRIDGES

SB103.1 Driveways. (FIRE 007). Driveway identified in this Section is defined as a vehicle access that serves up to two (2) parcels with no more than two (2) residential units and any number on non-commercial or industrial buildings on each parcel. Driveways shall not be less than twelve (12) feet wide traffic lane and minimum fourteen (14) feet wide unobstructed clearance, with an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than fifteen (15) feet. The grade for all driveways shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) with a maximum side slope of five percent (5%). Where driveway grades are eight percent (8%) or less, an all-weather surface such as an aggregate base shall meet minimum fire requirements. Other types of material for driveways may be required by the Municipal Code. Where the grade exceeds eight percent (8%), a minimum structural roadway surface of 0.17 feet of asphaltic concrete on 0.34 feet of aggregate base shall be required. The driveway surface shall be capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus forty thousand (40,000) pounds, and be accessible by conventional-drive vehicles, including sedans. For driveways with turns ninety (90) degrees and less, the minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature shall be twenty-five (25) feet. For driveways with turns greater than ninety (90) degrees, the minimum horizontal inside radius curvature shall be twenty-eight (28) feet. For all driveway turns, an additional surface of four (4) feet shall be added. All driveways exceeding one hundred fifty (150) feet in length, but less than eight hundred (800) feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds eight hundred (800) feet, turnouts shall be provided at no greater than four hundred (400)-foot intervals. Turnouts shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide and thirty (30) feet long with a minimum of twenty (25) foot taper at both ends. Turnarounds shall be required on driveways in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet of surface length and shall be thirty (30) feet long with a minimum twenty-five (25) foot taper at both ends. Turnarounds shall be required on driveways in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet of surface length and shall be located within fifty (50) feet of the primary building. The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be forty (40) feet from the center line of the driveway. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet in length.

SB103.2 Gates. (FIRE 008). All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Gate entrances shall be at least two (2) feet wider than the width of the traffic lane but in no case be less than fourteen (14) feet wide unobstructed and unobstructed vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance, a forty (40) foot turning radius shall be used. Where gates are to be locked, the installation of a key box or other acceptable means for immediate access by emergency equipment may be required.

SB103.3 Bridges. (FIRE 009). All new and reconstructed bridges shall be at least the width of the roadbed and berms, but in no case less than twelve (12) feet wide. Bridge width on all roads exceeding tertiary standards shall not be less than the width of the two lanes with berms. All bridges shall be designed for HS15-44 loading and have guardrails. Appropriate signage, including but not limited to, weight ratings or vertical clearance limitations, and one-way road or single-lane road conditions, shall be provided at both entrances to any bridge. One-lane bridges may be permitted if there is unobstructed visibility across the entire bridge, and turnouts are provided at both bridge ends. The fire authority may impose more stringent requirements for bridges.

SECTION SB104 SIGNS AND ADDRESSES

SB104.1 Road signs. (FIRE 010). All newly constructed or approved roads and streets shall be designated by names or numbers, posted on signs clearly visible and legible from the roadway. Size of letters, numbers and symbols for street and road signs shall be a minimum four-inch letter height, ½-inch stroke, and shall be a color that is reflective and clearly contrasts with the background color of the sign. All numerals shall be Arabic. Street and road signs shall be non-combustible and shall be visible and legible from both directions of vehicle travel for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet. Height, visibility, legibility, and orientation of street and road signs shall be meet the provisions of the jurisdiction. This section does not require any entity to rename or renumber existing roads or streets, nor shall a roadway providing access only to a single commercial or industrial occupancy require naming or numbering. Signs required under this section identifying intersecting roads, streets and private lanes shall be placed at the intersection of those roads, streets and/or private lanes. Signs identifying traffic access or flow limitations (i.e., weight or vertical clearance limitations, dead-end road, one-way road or single lane conditions, etc.) shall be placed: (a) at the intersection preceding the traffic access limitation; and (b) not more than one hundred (100) feet before such traffic access limitation. Road, street and private lane signs required by this article shall be installed prior to final acceptance of road improvements by the Fire Code Official.

SB104.2 Addresses for buildings. (FIRE 011). All buildings shall be issued an address in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. Each occupancy, including detached accessory dwelling units (ADU), except accessory buildings, shall have its own permanently posted address. When multiple occupancies exist within a single building, each individual occupancy shall be separately identified by its own address. Letters, numbers and symbols for addresses shall be a minimum of four-inch (4") height, 1/2-inch stroke, contrasting with the background color of the sign, and shall be Arabic. The sign and numbers shall be reflective and made of a non-combustible material. Address signs shall be placed at each driveway entrance and at each driveway split. Address signs shall be visible from both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and shall be maintained thereafter. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both directions of travel. Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single sign. Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial occupancy, the address sign shall be placed at the nearest road intersection providing access to that site. Permanent address numbers shall be posted prior to requesting final clearance.

SECTION SB105 WATER SUPPLY

SB105.1 Water systems. (FIRE 012). The provisions of this condition shall apply when new parcels are approved by a local jurisdiction. The emergency water system shall be available on-site prior to the completion of road construction, where a community water system is approved, or prior to the completion of the building construction, where an individual system is approved. Approved water systems shall be installed and made serviceable prior to the time of construction. Water systems constructed, extended or modified to serve a new development, a change of use, or an intensification of use, shall be designed to meet, in addition to average daily demand, NFPA Standard 1142 or other adopted standards. The quantity of water required pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to the domestic demand and shall be permanently and immediately available.

SB105.2 (RESERVED) (FIRE 013).

SB105.3 Single parcel fire protection water supply. (FIRE 014). For development of structures totaling less than three thousand (3,000) square feet on a single parcel, the minimum fire protection water supply shall be four thousand nine hundred (4,900) gallons. For development of structures totaling three thousand (3,000) square feet or more on a single parcel, the minimum fire protection water supply shall be nine thousand eight hundred (9,800) gallons. For development of structures totaling more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet on a single parcel, the reviewing authority may require additional fire protection water supply. Other water supply alternatives, including ISO Rural Class 8 mobile water systems, may be permitted by the fire authority to provide for the same practical effect. The quantity of water required by this condition shall be in addition to the domestic demand and shall be permanently and immediately available.

SB105.4 Fire hydrants and valves. (FIRE 015). A fire hydrant or fire valve is required. The hydrant or fire valve shall be eighteen (18) inches above grade, eight feet from flammable vegetation, no closer than four feet nor further than twelve (12) feet from a roadway, and in a location where fire apparatus using it will not block the roadway. The hydrant serving any building shall be not less than fifty (50) feet and not more than one thousand (1,000) feet by road from the building it is to serve. Minimum hydrant standards shall include a brass head and valve with at least one 2 1/2-inch National Hose outlet supplied by a minimum four inch main and riser. More restrictive hydrant requirements may be applied by the Reviewing Authority. Each hydrant/valve shall be identified with a reflectorized blue marker, with minimum dimensions of three inches, located on the driveway address sign, non-combustible post or fire hydrant riser. If used, the post shall be within three feet of the hydrant/valve, with the blue marker not less than three feet or greater than five feet above the ground, visible from the driveway. On paved roads or driveways, reflectorized blue markers shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the State Fire Marshal's Guidelines for Fire Hydrant Markings Along State Highways and Freeways, May 1988.

SECTION SB106 SETBACKS

SB106.1 Setbacks. (FIRE 016). Except as permitted by the fire code official, all parcels one acre and larger shall provide a minimum thirty (30) foot setback for new buildings and accessory buildings from all property lines and/or the center of the road. For parcels less than one-acre, alternate fuel modification standards or other requirements may be imposed by the Fire Code Official to provide the same practical effect.

SECTION SB107 VEGETATION AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

SB107.1 Disposition of vegetation and debris fuels. (FIRE 017). Disposal, including chipping, burying, or removal to a landfill site approved by the local jurisdiction, of vegetation and debris caused by site development and construction, road and driveway construction, and fuel modification shall be completed prior to final clearance of the related permit.

SECTION SB108 GREENBELTS

SB108.1 Greenbelts. (FIRE 018). Subdivisions and other developments, which propose greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate said greenbelts strategically as a separation between wild land fuels and structures. The locations shall be approved by the Fire Code Official.

SECTION SB109 DEFENSIBLE SPACE

SB109.1 Standard defensible space requirements. (FIRE 019). Defensible space requirements shall meet Section 4291 of the Public Resources Code or the city of Hollister Municipal Code, whichever is more restrictive. Additional or alternate fire protection approved by the Fire Code Official may be required to provide reasonable fire safety. Environmentally sensitive areas may require alternative fire protection, to be determined by the Fire Code Official and other jurisdictional authorities.

SB109.2 (RESERVED) (FIRE 020).

SECTION SB110 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SB110.1 Residential fire sprinkler systems (Standard). (FIRE 021). The building(s) and attached structure(s) shall be fully protected with automatic fire sprinkler system(s). Installation shall be in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard. A minimum of four sets of plans for fire sprinkler systems must be submitted by a California licensed C-16 contractor and approved prior to installation. This requirement is not intended to delay issuance of a building permit. A rough sprinkler inspection must be scheduled by the installing contractor and completed prior to requesting a framing inspection.

SB110.2 (RESERVED) (FIRE 022).

SB110.3 (RESERVED) (FIRE 023).

SB110.4 Residential fire alarm systems. (FIRE 024). The residence shall be fully protected with an approved household fire warning system as defined by NFPA 72. Plans and specifications for the household fire warning system shall be submitted by a California licensed C-10 contractor and approved prior to installation. Household fire warning systems installed in lieu of single-station smoke alarms required by the California Residential Code shall meet the requirements of the California Residential Code.

SB110.5 (RESERVED) (FIRE 025).

(Ord. 1264, § 2, 2025)

Editor's note— Ord. 1264, § 2, adopted Sept. 15, 2025, set out provisions intended for use as § 15.04.055. Inasmuch as there were already provisions so designated, said section has been codified herein as § 15.04.057 at the discretion of the editor.

The provisions of this code shall not be construed as imposing upon the city of Hollister any liability or responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from defective work, nor shall the city of Hollister or any official, employee, or agent thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the review or inspection authorized by the provisions of this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, whenever in any of the codes adopted in Section 15.04.040, the following words, phrases, or terms are used, such words, phrases, or terms shall have the following meanings:

Administrative authority means the building official or authorized representative.

Building department means the building department of the city of Hollister.

Building official means the building inspector of the city of Hollister.

City codes means the Hollister Municipal Code, the codes adopted herein, or any other code or ordinance adopted by the city of Hollister.

Fire department means the fire department of the city of Hollister.

Fire marshal means the fire chief or authorized representative.

Health officer means the health officer of the county of San Benito.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

Permit fees shall be in accordance with the fees set forth in Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, on file in the office of the city clerk, unless otherwise established by a resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

A. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications under or pursuant to any city code shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of such codes. No permit presuming to give the authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any city code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which is authorized is lawful.

B. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in such plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of any city code, or any other ordinance, or from revoking any permit or certificate of approval when issued in error.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)

A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, or as owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant, to erect, construct, install, enlarge, alter, repair, relocate, move, improve, add to, remove, replace, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure, or premises, or electrical wiring, equipment or systems, or heating, ventilation, cooling or refrigeration equipment, or plumbing lines, equipment or systems, in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of any city code.

B. Such a violation shall be an infraction, enforced and punishable as authorized by Chapter 1.16.

(Ord. 1263, § 1, 2025)